JK Rooster food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
JK Rooster holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 20a High Street, New Bradwell, MK13 0BU
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so JK Rooster sits behind roughly 2,115 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 361 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ← JK Rooster | |
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At JK Rooster none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to JK Rooster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balloons & more LTD Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2017 |
| Acorn at New Bradwell Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Brewery Tap House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Brewery Tap House Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about JK Rooster
What is JK Rooster's food hygiene rating?
JK Rooster has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Milton Keynes Council on 10 February 2026.
Is JK Rooster safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was JK Rooster last inspected?
JK Rooster was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at JK Rooster?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does JK Rooster compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while JK Rooster holds a 3. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects JK Rooster and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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